Our Voice in New York

A History of Advocacy and Awareness

Over the last century, individual Junior Leagues have played an active role in educating the public on the pressing issues of the day and advocating for change, legislative or otherwise, on behalf of those who do not have a voice.

PACs (Public Affairs Committees), SPACs (State Public Affairs Committees) and LICs (Legislative Issues Committees) are individual, apolitical Junior Leagues or coalitions of Junior Leagues within a state that form to educate and take action on public policy issues relevant to the Junior League mission. Having begun to take shape in the 1930s, they are collectively governed by their member Leagues and the methods by which they operate vary by state as do the issues chosen for study and action.

New York State Public Affairs Committee (NYSPAC)

JLS is an active participant in the New York State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior League (NYSPAC), which represents more than 7,500 women from across the state. NYSPAC focuses on public policy impacting women and health as well as that affecting children and families. Recent advocacy efforts have included:

The Junior League of Syracuse Celebrates 100 Years!

The Junior League of Syracuse has been promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving Central New York for 100 years and counting. View a glimpse of our history and impact within the greater Syracuse community here.

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